Borough of Alpha

The meeting included public comments on various issues such as an easement, street sweeper notifications, and vacating Industrial Drive. The council discussed and adopted an ordinance to vacate a portion of Avenue A. Resolutions were approved concerning a shared services agreement with Warren County for public works equipment, refunds to a certificate holder, redemption of a tax sale certificate, a C-2 operator appointment, and a refund of a pavilion permit fee. Additionally, the council approved a shared services agreement with the Town of Phillipsburg for municipal court facilities and authorized the purchase of a fire truck. Reports were given by various council members and officials, covering topics such as administration, finance, health & welfare, public property, public safety, and public works. The council also discussed Green Acres, computer updates, police and fire department activities, and fraud activity on a bank account. New business included the approval of business license applications and a raffle license. An interlocal agreement with a nationally recognized cooperative entity for HVAC services was approved. The meeting concluded with an executive session covering personnel, litigation, and contractual matters.

The council meeting addressed several key issues, including a discussion on the legality of previous library board appointments and a subsequent motion to rescind those appointments. A public hearing and adoption of an ordinance setting 2016 salary ranges for borough employees took place. Resolutions were passed authorizing an agreement with Mansfield Township for shared CFO services, a Green Acres Program grant for open space, and setting 2016 salaries for borough employees. Additional resolutions addressed cancelling capital items, transferring current fund appropriations, authorizing engineering services for tax map maintenance, and cancelling a municipal certificate of sale. The meeting also included department reports, discussion of emergency repairs to a force main, and approval of various resolutions and payments. Appointments were made, including a fire inspector. Public comments addressed various concerns, including snow removal, code enforcement, and library matters.

The council meeting involved a bid opening for lawn care services, public comments regarding the pool, a pool referendum, sidewalks, and a bond ordinance amendment. Ordinances were discussed, including one amending a bond ordinance for road improvements and another concerning the library board of trustees. Resolutions were approved for the purchase of real property, refund of escrow and bond monies, premium and lien redemptions, and the appointment of a plumbing sub-code inspector. Department reports were given, including discussions on water rates, road closures, and the grass dumping area. Contracts for lawn maintenance and engineering services were also discussed and voted upon.

The meeting addressed several key issues, including public concerns about funding for approved projects, flooding issues, and a shared court services agreement with Phillipsburg. Discussions also covered a business plan for the pool, remediation for flooding, and the shared court services agreement. The council held a public hearing and adopted Ordinance #2014-07, a "cap" ordinance to exceed the index rate for 2014. A budget examination was conducted, and several resolutions were considered, including awarding contracts for plant upgrades at the Frace Street Water Treatment Plant, water and sewer utility account adjustments, consulting engineering services for a firehouse emergency generator, and work at a crosswalk intersection. Other topics included departmental reports, the approval of minutes from previous meetings, and various resolutions related to contracts and budget matters. Executive sessions were held to discuss personnel, litigation, and contractual matters.

The council meeting involved bid openings for farmland lease, the first reading of Ordinance 2016-8 (amending Chapter 403, Water and Sewers), and the introduction of Ordinance 2016-8 as amended. Ordinance 2016-5 (bond ordinance for capital improvements) and Ordinance 2016-6 (bond ordinance for water utility improvements) were approved after public hearings. Ordinance 2016-7 ("CAP" ordinance to exceed index rate for 2016) was also approved. Resolution 2016-80 (budget approval) was adopted. Resolutions 2016-82, 2016-83, 2016-84, and 2016-85 addressed premium returns and lien redemptions. Department reports covered administration, finance, health & welfare, public property, public safety, and public works. The council discussed the purchase of real property from Brian Properties, and approved the purchase. The meeting also included discussions on the library budget, the pool, a pavilion permit, and various public works projects, including sewer laterals and manhole rehabilitation. Executive sessions were held for contractual, litigation, and personnel matters.